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Fall Garlands - Part One

I’ve
been really inspired lately by all these beautiful garlands on Pinterest and
have decided I heart groupings.

I
chose my favorite ones then put my own spin on them.

I
also figured ya’ll would want to know how I made them so I’ll have to do this
in a 2 part series!

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Today
we start with a simple Pinecone Garland.

Go
get:

Your
scissors

Some
Large Pinecones

Burlap

Jute
string

Gold
wire (or any wire will do)

Scotch
tape

First
twist your wire around the top of the pinecone, leaving a generous tail.

Hang
your string across your mantle and decide how long it needs to be.

I
could fit 7 pinecones without it looking to cramped.

Twist
your wire around the string leaving a gap (for later) and tape the top to your
mantle.

I
tested the scotch tape on my mantle to make sure it wouldn’t ruin it. I didn’t
want anything to be seen and it really doesn’t have to hold much weight; so it worked
well for me.

Once
you have all your pinecones hung you need to cut your burlap. I cut mine 2 1/2’
long and in four strips about 1” wide. Cut enough for each pinecone. Tie
your bows gently around the wire, above the pinecone, that you left earlier.

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The
lovely thing about this garland is that it’s imperfectly rustic and can last
through until the winter season. I figure when I start to decorate for
Christmas I will add a string of lights.